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NAME | Jayson O’Mahoney

MY FRIENDS CALL ME | JOM

GREW UP IN | Adelaide, South Australia (home of the Tour Down Under)

CURRENTLY LIVING IN | Gainesville, FL

What are you listening to right now? Doctor Rockit – Cafe de Flore
What is your go-to song at a karaoke bar? Midnight Oil – Beds are Burning
Describe yourself in a single sentence? An energetic bloke with a zest for exploring; fun, positive, driven and a little bit crazy.
What are your musts when it comes to creating the perfect trip? Good weather, killer cycling and no stress!Are you a planner or do you go with the flow? I follow a loose plan, but enjoy the flexibility of options.
What are you reading or have read most recently? Boring document about software related to my websiteFavorite Quote? “Fortune favours the bold.”
Country you visited that most surprised you? (in a good way? Or in a bad way?) Italy – Was surprised at how laid back many of these folks area. The idea of siestas / a three hour break in the middle of the day needs to be embraced world wide!
Who can you count on, every time, to hit the road with you? Unfortunately, I often travel solo, but my Gravel Cyclist teammate K-Dogg is a regular.
What is the most underrated travel gear? Passport
What three places are on your travel bucket list? Russia and the former Soviet states would be amazing, the remaining 6 states of the USA I haven’t visited and South Africa.
Favorite bike or adventure funny story? Any good gravel bike; although I do have a penchant for classic road racing bikes.What motivates you? The next adventure; I live to play.
Who is a personal Hero? I wouldn’t say hero, but my Gravel Cyclist teammate K-Dogg aka Kerry. He’s 61yo. He rides and races gravel with me and never follows any training program – no power meter and no computer. Most recently he won the 60+ category at the Dirty Kanza 200 on his first appearance! And, he seldom takes life too seriously. Think big kid. Legend!

The Adventurer’s Holiday Gift Guide

Helping you take the guesswork out of gift giving, for your loved ones or for yourself.

We’ve found the perfect gifts for the explorers in your life.

Meet our Lucky 7:

1. Say ‘hello’ to NDVR Cycle Co. a new class of titanium travel bike featuring an easy-to-assemble collapsible frame. This custom all road bicycle features an airline legal transport travel case, which means no additional baggage fees, awkward box for your ride, or struggle to piece it all back together. The best part — NDVR runs a one-for-one model, which means for every NDVR bike sold, they donate a bicycle to a developing community via World Bicycle Relief. Get ready to experience freedom. Available at ndvrcycle.com

2. Stay in luxury and hit the trails.You may not want to ever leave – Hotel Domestique, situated near Greenville, South Carolina. The hotel features awesome hospitality, cuisine, tours of nearby vineyards, and, of course, a healthy dose of adventure served daily via some of the best rides in the area. hoteldomestique.com

3. Bring on the Blues. We have a thing for handcrafted goods and we are guessing so are you. Billiam Denim brings high quality denim products – from jeans to denim aprons – with good old-fashioned craftsmanship.Wait ‘til you put these on, you will never be able to wear your other jeans again. billiamjeans.com

4. Give more of what’s good. Goal Zero’s Lighthouse Mini is a solar powered versatile lantern with enough power to provide 500+ hours of illumination. Great for early morning rides when its dark for set up or for those epic backcountry camping trips. Did we mention Goal Zero’s work to empower poor communities to build sustainable economies? Now, that’s a bright idea. We believe great moments happen in the dark, thanks Goal Zero. (Lanterns start at $60) goalzero.com

5. Always be prepared is the scouts motto and we could not agree more. In case of emergency here’s a gift for the explorer who is always pushing boundaries. The folks at Uncharted Supply Co. have created a survival kit with everything they will need for the first 72 hours of an emergency.The SEVENTY2 kit includes 30 tools with easy to follow instructions all stashed in a stylish pack.You’ll want one (or two) for yourself. unchartedsupplyco.com

6. We found it! The gifts any cyclist will love – custom leather saddle and bar tape. Our friends at Leh Cycling hand-make incredible designs out of the finest leather. Off the rack is so last year. lehcyclinggoods.com

7. We’re feeling good right down to our feet. Nothing beats handcrafted goodness with a dash of personality by DeFeet. We swear these socks are perfect for all levels – from novice cyclists to ultra-runners and best for all day use lounging around the house watching Netflix by the fire during the holidays. Check out their fresh designs and grab a pair here.(Starting $12) defeet.com